Ice Skating in Borough Park

Thanks to the Frenchtown Fire Department, the “rink” in Borough Park is filled and freezing. There is a liner under all that ice this year so, with luck, we’ll have a longer stretch of skating this winter than last.

The liner was set in place on Monday and partly filled ahead of the snow storm. Another four inches or so of water was added yesterday (Wednesday) after the fire fighters scraped the surface clear of snow.

Please give the ice one more day to solidify completely, but feel free to start skating on it Friday afternoon after school lets out.

We’ll have an “official” launch of the season on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. with a family night skate and bonfire. If anyone wants to bring extra pairs of skates that might help those without join in the fun. I’ll bring some hot chocolate and marshmallows, you bring the family (and your own cups so we don’t create trash.)

The Borough of Frenchtown

Frenchtown is located along the banks of the Delaware River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, across from Bucks County, Pennsylvania and bordering Alexandria and Kingwood Townships, just south of Milford.

In recent years, Frenchtown has become a cultural destination with many art galleries and specialty shops and restaurants in the small downtown area. It is home to several street fairs and festivals.